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S4109119th CongressWALLET

Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Senator Reed, Jack [D-RI]

Introduced

Summary

Would reauthorize and modestly increase annual funding for the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program and extend the Cord Blood Inventory through 2031. This bill would set specific yearly appropriation levels so federal support for these stem cell programs continues under the existing statutory framework.

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  • Families and patients: Keeps federal programs that support stem cell transplantation and cord blood resources funded through 2031, helping those programs continue to operate.
  • Program managers and health systems: Sets the base appropriation at $31.0 million and provides $33.0 million per year for fiscal years 2027–2031, giving multi-year funding clarity for the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program and extending the Cord Blood Inventory authorization through 2031.

*Would authorize $31.0 million in the base year and $33.0 million annually for FY2027–2031 for the transplantation program.*

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More funding for stem cell transplants

If enacted, this bill would keep a $31,009,000 base appropriation for the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program. It would add $33,009,000 for each fiscal year 2027 through 2031. The bill would also extend the Cord Blood Inventory program authorization from 2026 to 2031. These changes would take effect upon enactment and mainly help patients, transplant centers, and cord blood banks.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Reed, Jack [D-RI]

RI • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 3/17/2026

  • Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]

    MN • D

    Sponsored 3/17/2026

  • Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]

    OK • R

    Sponsored 3/17/2026

Roll Call Votes

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